Did a murder lead to a wishing shrine in Tucson?
02 February 2026

Did a murder lead to a wishing shrine in Tucson?

Valley 101

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In an unassuming dirt patch in Tucson's Barrio Viejo sits a shrine that is said to grant wishes.

But this altar is not like most. It sits at the site of a brutal murder that happened when a love affair went wrong in 1800s Tucson and is said to be the only true shine to a sinner.

This week on Valley 101, a podcast by the Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, you'll hear the true crime story that lead to a symbol of history and hope for the Mexican-American community in west Tucson.

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Guests: Abraham Cooper

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